Maidstone Kent £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
Are you an experienced care leader passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred support? Do you inspire teams to provide compassionate, high-quality care while driving positive outcomes for the people they support?
We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a well-established care service in Kent. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager looking to make a genuine difference while leading a committed and supportive team.
As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the operational, regulatory, and financial performance of the service. You will provide inspirational leadership, ensuring outstanding standards of care, compliance, safeguarding, and staff development.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will champion a culture of dignity, respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of person-centred support.
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the service in line with CQC regulations and best practice guidance.
- Ensure safe, effective, compassionate, and high-quality care is delivered at all times.
- Maintain full compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and legislative requirements.
- Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing care team.
- Conduct regular audits, quality assurance checks, and service improvement initiatives.
- Manage staffing levels, rotas, budgets, and service performance effectively.
- Develop positive relationships with individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
- Promote a culture of person-centred care, dignity, choice, and independence.
- Oversee incident management, risk assessments, and safeguarding investigations where required.
- Drive continuous improvement and support the achievement of excellent regulatory outcomes.
- Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting standards are maintained.
- Act as the Registered Manager with responsibility for the overall success and performance of the service.
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within adult social care.
- Strong understanding of CQC regulations and fundamental standards.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Passion for delivering outstanding person-centred care.
- Experience managing service quality, compliance, and performance.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
- Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000 per annum.
- Supportive senior leadership team.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
- Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes.
- Recognition and reward initiatives.
- Paid training and continuous learning opportunities.
- A rewarding role where you can genuinely impact people's lives every day.
If you are a compassionate and motivated Registered Manager seeking your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Join a service committed to delivering outstanding care, empowering individuals, and creating positive outcomes for the people it supports.
Apply now to take the next step in your care management career.
